Week 2: it’s all about that BALANCE #BosuStrong Challenge

Week 2: 6 ways I stay balanced

If you forgot to join me last week for the #BOSUStrong challenge or just weren’t up for the cardio, make sure you join me this week as it’s all about the balance! We’re standing on one leg, lunging, and squatting our way through the week.

But balance means more than just being able to stand on one leg-it also means being able to do what you love while making healthy choices at the same time. It means putting in the work and still finding time for relaxation or meditation. Or eating that pizza on a Friday night but balancing it out with a side salad and lots of water.

Here are the 6 ways I stay balanced – what are yours?

I make time for myself by reading books at the end of the day. I love reading christian fiction.

My favorite me time is doing “girls nights”, like paint night or going to the movies.

My rule when it comes to a balanced diet is logging my food so I’m aware of what I’m eating and allow myself a couple “fun” foods during the week-its all in moderation!

I make fitness a priority by getting up daily at 5am to work out with friends or work out in my home gym. I lay my clothes and shoes out the night before so I have everything ready. NO EXCUSES!

When I get stressed or overwhelmed, my go to is eating carbs as my comfort food. 🙁 I am trying to do better with this!

I do meal planning, weekly calendaring, and family fitness activities to help my family stay balanced.

So I want to know – are you #BOSUStrong? Copy and paste the italic questions above, fill it in and make it your own and then tag me in it and share with your friends! Let’s all be #BOSUSTRONG.

DAILY PROMPTS for this week:

Monday, 9/21:
Happy Monday sweaties, this week we’re all about that balance. Let’s see you stand on one leg – ready, set, GO!

Bonus: Y’all know we love to #jumpjoymonday! Show us your BEST jump shot!

Tuesday, 9/22:
We want to see you #dropitlikeasquat…on your BOSU or perhaps one leg?

Bonus: It’s time for #treetuesday! Show us your best tree pose.

Wednesday, 9/23:
Let’s lunge it out sweaties!

Bonus: #workitwednesday, show us how you’re workin’ it this Wednesday.

Thursday, 9/24:
It’s #totalbodythursday. Show us your favorite total body balance move!

Bonus: Give us a #tbt of a time when you really challenged your balance (feel free to get creative!)

Friday, 9/25:
#FreeFriday. Show us your favorite way to get your cardio on!

Bonus: Happy #forearmfriday. Let’s forearm plank it out y’all!

Join BOSU and Sweat Pink for 4 strong weeks of BOSU fitness fun, starting on 9/14 and ending on 10/9!

You can join the challenge whether or not you have a BOSU and we hope you do – because you’ll have a chance to win one just for participating!

How can you win?

Answer the daily prompts on your blog, Instagram, Twitter or wherever else you want to share.

Don’t forget to hashtag #BosuStrong #FitFamily #sweatpink and tag @BOSU_Fitness (Instagram) @BOSUFitness (Twitter) & @FitApproach – the most active & engaged participants will have a chance to win great prizes from BOSU & Sweat Pink! Hint, hint, the more you share (and the more places you share), the better your chances of winning!

**BOSU wants to remind all participants that standing on a BOSU with the dome facing down is not proper form and therefore any images or content using the BOSU in that way will not be shared.**

Also, BOSU kindly asks that all participants share images and content on Twitter that is NOT simply a link from your Instagram accounts. If you do so, they are more likely to share and engage with you – and will get you more points towards winning prizes!

Lastly, anyone is welcome to participate in this challenge and we strongly encourage all participants to encourage readers, family and friends to join in on the fun! You do not need to own a BOSU to participate (but you will have a chance to win one!).

You can join the free challenge here:
http://fitapproach.com/challenges/?entry=drr2ye8